Nikon S1200PJ - Manual (Page 208)

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Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A 21)
for more information about memory cards.
• Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included
with the memory card.
• Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.
• We recommend using the camera to format memory cards that have never
been used with the camera. Before using a memory card that was previously
used in another device, be sure to use this camera to format the memory card.
• Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the
memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before
formatting the memory card.
• If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the
camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data that
you do not want to delete, select No. Copy the necessary date to a computer,
etc. If you want to format the card, select Yes. The confirmation dialog will be
displayed. To start formatting, press the
k button.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to
or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the
camera or memory card:
- Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the
battery or memory card.
- Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.